primary and secondary sources the basis of studying history
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Primary and Secondary Sources
The basis of studying history.
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What is a Primary Source?
• A first hand account or physical object that was written or created during the time period being studied.
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Examples of Primary Sources Include:
• Advertisements• Census Records• Court Records • Political Cartoons
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What problems do Primary Sources pose for researchers?
• Are they authentic to the time period and account?
• Do they present with any bias?• Are they reliable?
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What is a Secondary Source?
• An account or object created by someone using information from primary and other secondary sources.
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What are some examples of Secondary Sources?
• Textbooks• Biographies
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How do you decide the effectiveness of a source?
• Start with the author– Who are they?
• Who is this intended for? Will this create a bias?
• Is the content reliable? Validated by other sources?
• What is the person’s goal in creating it?